Jamie Lee Curtis gave an emotional tribute to her friend the late Rob Reiner at the 2026 Emmy Awards Monday evening. Speaking at the end of the In Memoriam segment, which also saw special tributes to Catherine O’Hara, and Dolly Parton, Curtis began her speech by first acknowledging the passing of Cheers co-creator James Burrows, who was another close friend of Reiner’s. She then began tearing up as she referenced the loss of Reiner, who she referred to as “another cherished legend,” and “our beloved Meathead,” in reference to his character on All In The Family. “Last week, Robbie won an Emmy for guest actor in a comedy series for his…









